Avenida de Altares — San Jose, CA

Avenida de Altares — Event Details

📍 Venue: School of Arts and Culture at Mexican Heritage Plaza — 1700 Alum Rock Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116
📅 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026
🕐 Hours: 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
🎫 Price: Free
👶 Ages: All ages
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: See official event page

🎃 Local Insight Ratings

Best for: Everyone — a gorgeous cultural celebration of life and remembrance.

💡 Know Before You Go

🎃 Come with respect — this is a meaningful cultural tradition; admire ofrendas without touching them.

🎃 Bring a photo for community altars — many events invite you to add a loved one’s photo to a shared ofrenda.

🎃 Try the pan de muerto — the traditional bread of the dead is a must.

🎃 Evenings are magical — candlelit altars after dark are the most moving (and photogenic).

🎃 Check for workshops — sugar-skull decorating and face-painting sessions fill up early.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

When is Avenida de Altares?
Avenida de Altares takes place Saturday, October 31, 2026, typically around November 1–2 for Día de los Muertos.

Is Avenida de Altares free?
Free. Food and artisan market purchases are extra.

Can anyone attend?
Yes — Día de los Muertos celebrations welcome everyone. Come to honor, learn, and celebrate respectfully.